the contract with CFMG is about to be renewed for another 4 years at the Board of Supervisors meetingTHIS TUESDAY, September 13, 2016?

While improvements have been made since the last tragic death in our jails, effective oversight of medical care is still a major issue. The current system lacks transparency and disempowers patients. Sin Barras, a local Santa Cruz activist group, invites you to show your support for humane treatment of imprisoned people by:

Asking the Board of Supervisors and Sheriff’s Office to implement an independent medical feedback tool actively seeking input and suggestions from people in custody about the medical care they receive.

Sharing your own or a loved one’s story of medical care in our jails.

Sharing your ideas for solutions.

Show your support for treating people in custody as human beings who do not deserve to have their health damaged due to inadequate medical care by:

Attending the September 13 Board of Supervisors meeting and speaking during public comment

This contract renewal set to happen on September 13th is an excellent opportunity to put the spotlight on the need for change to protect those in custody, but it is not the end of the line; this is an ongoing issue. The community must hold the government accountable for the health and safety of people in custody.

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